StratfordSaint Posted 18 August, 2014 Posted 18 August, 2014 We played very well vs Liverpool, especially 2nd half. My question is - if we could have had only one of our outgoing players in for this match, who would have made the most difference? For me it would have been Rickie - Pelle didn't quite cut it but hopefully will get better. Rickie would have held the play up better, and I think created a few more killer passes. Everyone else in the incoming brigade I was happy with. COYR.
StratfordSaint Posted 18 August, 2014 Author Posted 18 August, 2014 We played very well vs Liverpool, especially 2nd half. My question is - if we could have had only one of our outgoing players in for this match, who would have made the most difference? For me it would have been Rickie - Pelle didn't quite cut it but hopefully will get better. Rickie would have held the play up better, and I think created a few more killer passes. Everyone else in the incoming brigade I was happy with. COYR.
Lighthouse Posted 18 August, 2014 Posted 18 August, 2014 Probably Lovren. I wouldn't have said Yoshi was at fault for either goal but I do think we would have been stronger as a unit with DL at the back.
Lighthouse Posted 18 August, 2014 Posted 18 August, 2014 Probably Lovren. I wouldn't have said Yoshi was at fault for either goal but I do think we would have been stronger as a unit with DL at the back.
stevegrant Posted 18 August, 2014 Posted 18 August, 2014 Not exactly an outgoing player, but I'd say the one player we missed most yesterday was Jay Rodriguez. Rodriguez and Tadic on either flank would have caused them so many more problems, which would have pushed the hopeless Glen Johnson back and stopped him getting forward. We already had the beating of them in midfield, stopping both their full backs from supporting the attack would have been a massive help.
stevegrant Posted 18 August, 2014 Posted 18 August, 2014 Not exactly an outgoing player, but I'd say the one player we missed most yesterday was Jay Rodriguez. Rodriguez and Tadic on either flank would have caused them so many more problems, which would have pushed the hopeless Glen Johnson back and stopped him getting forward. We already had the beating of them in midfield, stopping both their full backs from supporting the attack would have been a massive help.
Saints67 Posted 18 August, 2014 Posted 18 August, 2014 Agree - think we'd have won that match if we'd had Jay Rodriguez fit and playing.
Saints67 Posted 18 August, 2014 Posted 18 August, 2014 Agree - think we'd have won that match if we'd had Jay Rodriguez fit and playing.
Big Bad Bob Posted 18 August, 2014 Posted 18 August, 2014 Does it matter? We have what we have, no use pining after what could have been it ain't going to change anything
Big Bad Bob Posted 18 August, 2014 Posted 18 August, 2014 Does it matter? We have what we have, no use pining after what could have been it ain't going to change anything
Colinjb Posted 18 August, 2014 Posted 18 August, 2014 Lovren for me. We had the chances to win that game, our lack of defensive assertiveness cost us dearly with those two cheap goals. With Lovren and Fonte at the back we would have been more confident under pressure and repelled the Scouse attacks.
Colinjb Posted 18 August, 2014 Posted 18 August, 2014 Lovren for me. We had the chances to win that game, our lack of defensive assertiveness cost us dearly with those two cheap goals. With Lovren and Fonte at the back we would have been more confident under pressure and repelled the Scouse attacks.
thesaint sfc Posted 18 August, 2014 Posted 18 August, 2014 Lovren. I think he'll be the best CB in the prem this season sadly.
thesaint sfc Posted 18 August, 2014 Posted 18 August, 2014 Lovren. I think he'll be the best CB in the prem this season sadly.
toofarnorth Posted 18 August, 2014 Posted 18 August, 2014 I'm pretty sure we wouldn't have conceded the second with Lovren in the defence. Just needed one of the CBs to take command and come out to challenge Sterling's header.
toofarnorth Posted 18 August, 2014 Posted 18 August, 2014 I'm pretty sure we wouldn't have conceded the second with Lovren in the defence. Just needed one of the CBs to take command and come out to challenge Sterling's header.
Coldridge Posted 18 August, 2014 Posted 18 August, 2014 Ironic that it was Lovren dozing off that gave us the goal.
Coldridge Posted 18 August, 2014 Posted 18 August, 2014 Ironic that it was Lovren dozing off that gave us the goal.
VectisSaint Posted 18 August, 2014 Posted 18 August, 2014 Guly. Without him on the bench the atmosphere was flat amongst the subs. None of the other wannaways were missed in the slightest.
VectisSaint Posted 18 August, 2014 Posted 18 August, 2014 Guly. Without him on the bench the atmosphere was flat amongst the subs. None of the other wannaways were missed in the slightest.
John Boy Saint Posted 18 August, 2014 Posted 18 August, 2014 Undoubtedly Phil Boyer................................. He would have had a hattrick!
John Boy Saint Posted 18 August, 2014 Posted 18 August, 2014 Undoubtedly Phil Boyer................................. He would have had a hattrick!
the saint in winchester Posted 18 August, 2014 Posted 18 August, 2014 Lambert. He would have held the ball up and set up moves down the channels. Pelle, oh dear.
the saint in winchester Posted 18 August, 2014 Posted 18 August, 2014 Lambert. He would have held the ball up and set up moves down the channels. Pelle, oh dear.
benjii Posted 18 August, 2014 Posted 18 August, 2014 Sounds funny, but an interested Osvaldo would have won us that IMO. Not sure Lovren would have prevented either of their goals and maybe their centre back wouldn't have got done by Tadic for the first! That said, Lovren will be the biggest miss over the season.
benjii Posted 18 August, 2014 Posted 18 August, 2014 Sounds funny, but an interested Osvaldo would have won us that IMO. Not sure Lovren would have prevented either of their goals and maybe their centre back wouldn't have got done by Tadic for the first! That said, Lovren will be the biggest miss over the season.
Wes Tender Posted 18 August, 2014 Posted 18 August, 2014 Not exactly an outgoing player, but I'd say the one player we missed most yesterday was Jay Rodriguez. Rodriguez and Tadic on either flank would have caused them so many more problems, which would have pushed the hopeless Glen Johnson back and stopped him getting forward. We already had the beating of them in midfield, stopping both their full backs from supporting the attack would have been a massive help. Agreed. The best form of defence is attack and he would have been a handful if playing to his best
Wes Tender Posted 18 August, 2014 Posted 18 August, 2014 Not exactly an outgoing player, but I'd say the one player we missed most yesterday was Jay Rodriguez. Rodriguez and Tadic on either flank would have caused them so many more problems, which would have pushed the hopeless Glen Johnson back and stopped him getting forward. We already had the beating of them in midfield, stopping both their full backs from supporting the attack would have been a massive help. Agreed. The best form of defence is attack and he would have been a handful if playing to his best
Turkish Posted 18 August, 2014 Posted 18 August, 2014 Not exactly an outgoing player, but I'd say the one player we missed most yesterday was Jay Rodriguez. Rodriguez and Tadic on either flank would have caused them so many more problems, which would have pushed the hopeless Glen Johnson back and stopped him getting forward. We already had the beating of them in midfield, stopping both their full backs from supporting the attack would have been a massive help. my thoughts exactly.
Turkish Posted 18 August, 2014 Posted 18 August, 2014 Not exactly an outgoing player, but I'd say the one player we missed most yesterday was Jay Rodriguez. Rodriguez and Tadic on either flank would have caused them so many more problems, which would have pushed the hopeless Glen Johnson back and stopped him getting forward. We already had the beating of them in midfield, stopping both their full backs from supporting the attack would have been a massive help. my thoughts exactly.
ENSKIED Posted 18 August, 2014 Posted 18 August, 2014 Le Tiss without any shadow of a doubt!!! . . . . . But on a more "serious" but nonetheless still fun note [and I know this won't be popular] but for me Lallana [on form of course] his creativity would have IMHO competed the unwrapping of the Liverpool Midfield and 2-2 or perhaps 2-3 even? [As the Great Man once said "nearly all games are won or lost in midfield"]
ENSKIED Posted 18 August, 2014 Posted 18 August, 2014 Le Tiss without any shadow of a doubt!!! . . . . . But on a more "serious" but nonetheless still fun note [and I know this won't be popular] but for me Lallana [on form of course] his creativity would have IMHO competed the unwrapping of the Liverpool Midfield and 2-2 or perhaps 2-3 even? [As the Great Man once said "nearly all games are won or lost in midfield"]
Professor Posted 18 August, 2014 Posted 18 August, 2014 Ironic that it was Lovren dozing off that gave us the goal. Not really fair on Lovren, or on Tadic because it was the quality of the flick that made the goal. Without criticising Yoshida, if Lovren had been in our team isn't it likely we would have won?
Professor Posted 18 August, 2014 Posted 18 August, 2014 Ironic that it was Lovren dozing off that gave us the goal. Not really fair on Lovren, or on Tadic because it was the quality of the flick that made the goal. Without criticising Yoshida, if Lovren had been in our team isn't it likely we would have won?
KingdomCome Posted 18 August, 2014 Posted 18 August, 2014 We could have won if either our defence or attacking was stronger. Lovren or JayRod and we would have won it imho. Depends how you want to win to decide between them. I'd prefer a solid defence so I'd have to say Lovren.
KingdomCome Posted 18 August, 2014 Posted 18 August, 2014 We could have won if either our defence or attacking was stronger. Lovren or JayRod and we would have won it imho. Depends how you want to win to decide between them. I'd prefer a solid defence so I'd have to say Lovren.
verlaine1979 Posted 18 August, 2014 Posted 18 August, 2014 We lost quite a few close games last season by being less clinical with our chances than the opposition. To be honest, I doubt swapping in anyone would've changed the result.
verlaine1979 Posted 18 August, 2014 Posted 18 August, 2014 We lost quite a few close games last season by being less clinical with our chances than the opposition. To be honest, I doubt swapping in anyone would've changed the result.
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